Hi! Thanks for the question.
I will try to answer your question a point-by-point manner. Our first
article provides almost all the answer plus it is specifically
relevant to your needs since it discusses the event planner career in
California.
1. How much does an event planner make?
Hourly wages - $15.07 to $25.69
Average hourly wage - $20.87
Average annual wage - $43,394
Read the link below to get more salary figures.
?WHAT DOES A MEETING AND CONVENTION PLANNER DO?? (California)
http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/MEETPLAN.HTM
?According to the 2002 Salary Survey conducted by Meeting
Professionals International, the average planner earned earn $60,714,
up from $54,613 in 2000.?
?Meeting & Event Planners? (Virginia)
http://www3.ccps.virginia.edu/career_prospects/briefs/K-O/MeetingPlanners.html#outlook
2. Is a college degree expected? If so, in what major?
?Today most Planners have at least a college degree, and some have
masters or post-graduate degrees, often in fields such as business,
communications, and travel/tourism management. Many California
colleges and universities offer credit courses in meeting and
convention planning through extension programs.?
?To qualify for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam, persons
must have worked full time for at least three years with a wide
variety of meeting planning experience. Although certification is not
required for this occupation, it will likely be an advantage when
competing for better jobs. The Certified Meeting Manager (CMM)
certificate is earned through an advanced training program, usually
lasting one week, and successful analysis and completion of a detailed
case study. Meeting Professionals International administers both
exams.?
?WHAT DOES A MEETING AND CONVENTION PLANNER DO?? (California)
http://www.calmis.cahwnet.gov/file/occguide/MEETPLAN.HTM
?Event planners typically possess bachelor's degrees in business
administration, marketing, tourism or hospitality administration?
?Events Planner?
http://jobprofiles.monster.com/Content/job_content/JC_Entertainment/JSC_PublicRelationsGeneral/JOB_EventsPlanner/jobzilla_html?jobprofiles=1
3. How would I get started in this field?
?A number of people become meeting planners because of the experience
they gain participating in meeting while holding another job.
Academics who serve on their professional association?s meeting
planning boards, corporate trainers who have long involvement with
setting up training sessions, or caterers who routinely serve
corporate functions, can all move into this profession. They bring
their specialized knowledge and education along with their planning
experience to the job.?
?Meeting & Event Planners?
http://www3.ccps.virginia.edu/career_prospects/briefs/K-O/MeetingPlanners.html#description
Our final link provides ten tips you must take note before you start
your career as an event planner.
1. ?Learn about the profession?
2. ?Take stock of your talents?
3. ?Educate yourself?
4. ?Develop your materials?
5. ?Find out who?s hiring?
6. ?Interview success?
7. ?Setting up your own business?
8. ?Finding clients?
9. ?Networking?
10. ?Boosting Your Creativity?
The tips are discussed in the link below.
?10 Steps to a Job as an Event Planner?
http://www.thelabrat.com/jobs/careerchange/10stepsevents.shtml
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